How a Toddler's 911 Call Turned Into a Wonderful Christmas Surprise

Police never expected to take on the role of Santa.

An unnecessary visit by cops changed everything for a Boynton Beach, FL, family's holiday season. The police department received a 911 hang-up call last Saturday, and two officers responded only to learn a two-year-old had accidentally phoned them. When the officers arrived they found everyone safe at the home, but Terrence Paramore, one of the responding officers, told NBC's Today that the children "were missing something."

It turned out the family was experiencing difficult times and was unable to afford a Christmas tree, festive decorations or even gifts. Upon leaving the house, Paramore and his partner, Barry Ward, knew exactly what to do to put a smile on the kids' faces. The officers went to Home Depot the following day and purchased an assortment of Christmas decorations to brighten the home.

They delivered the holiday surprise to the family, making sure to get it all on camera and capture the children's excitement. As you can see in the above video, the family was thrilled with the surprise. But the cops aren't the only Santas: Paramore and Ward reported others have donated gift cards and toys to the family so the children have presents to open on Christmas morning.